Add 42/3 and 1/90
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1/90
42/3 + 1/90 is 1261/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
42/3 = 42 × 30/3 × 30 = 1260/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/90 + 1/90 = 1260 + 1/90 = 1261/90 - So, 42/3 + 1/90 = 1261/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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